The Materials Management organization is a crucial part of data center operations, managing all critical materials to build and operate the world’s largest supercomputer clusters. Our goal is to become a leader in inventory performance with high accuracy and efficiency. The Sr. Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities and exceeding customer expectations by leading continuous improvement.
Support and maintain operational targets and objectives for fulfillment, distribution, and storage centers.
Strategy – Understand the processes, procedures, and needs of the business to develop strategy, business metrics, and goals to guide the organization in the direction needed.
Leadership – Manage a multi-level deep organization, consisting of both hourly and salary individuals across 4 shift patterns that support 24/7 operations; assess employee performance, provide positive/constructive feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address repeat issues with corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or through disciplinary means.
Role Model – Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results.
Safety – Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with the goal of zero OSHA recordables annually.
Quality – Ensure business practices not only guarantee the storing of product in a quality manner, but also meet those needs outlined in AS9100 and customer flow-down requirements.
Customer Service – Manage operations that provide industry leading levels of customer service in all operations: recognizing the needs of the business and adapting to support our mission.
Cost – Lead cost saving opportunities, identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities.
Process Improvement – Drive the projects and changes needed to ensure the distribution center can maintain rates year-over-year.
Shelf Life - Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock, FIFO.
Environmental Controls – Ensure the appropriate environmental controls are in place, depending on the material requirements of the items being stored in the distribution center.
Qualification
Material or production planningOperations or supply chain managementMaterial cost controlMaster production schedulingOrganized and self-drivenExperience within an aerospace
Required
Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: or bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in :
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chain management
Material cost control
Master production scheduling
Preferred
Organized and self-driven, capable of working independently with little direction.
APICS certification – CPIM or CSCP desired.
Excellent communication and team-building skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced /cross-functional environment while maintaining on-time project completion, deal with a wide variety of challenges, and work with a diverse array of contacts.
Capable of adapting to abrupt changes in strategy.
Experience within an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment.
Previous experience with capital planning and management.
Demonstrate innovative and futuristic thinking to drive continuous improvement.
